Free example of the Norwegian Citizenship Test

In Norway, many Norwegians feel that religion means less than before - that society is becoming secularised. You don't quite know why it happens. One reason may be that many Norwegians feel they have a good life even if they do not believe in a god.

All of these options are good ways to learn Norwegian, but the most important thing is that you use the language actively in everyday life so that you both speak and hear Norwegian.

The state gets most of its income from taxes and fees. This money goes to nurseries, schools, hospitals, roads, the police, and other welfare benefits. The industry in Norway that pays the most tax is the oil and gas industry.

About 70% of the population is a member of the Church of Norway. There are about 3.6 million people.

The right to self-determination means that there are some things in the county councils and municipalities that the state does not decide. The state decides a lot through the government and the Storting, but some things are decided by the county councils and the municipalities themselves.

About 9 out of 10 children of kindergarten age go to kindergarten.

The state pays for the healthcare you receive in public hospitals if you are admitted.

Småskolen are the grades from 1 to 4.

Each year approximately 60,000 children are born in Norway. Most are born in hospitals, but the woman can also decide to give birth at home if the birth is expected to be normal. After the birth, the doctor, midwife, or mother is responsible for reporting the birth to Folkeregisteret.

Norway is known as a winter sports nation and often does well in winter exercises. Norway has never hosted the Summer Olympics.

In the old days, only men had the right to vote. Not all men - only those who paid enough tax. The state was supposed to distribute the tax money for welfare for everyone, so it was probably thought that it was fairest that those who paid tax could decide how it should be used.

Approximately 750,000 people work in the public sector. This is about 30% of all working people in Norway. This means that 70% do not work in the public sector.

The county municipality is responsible for upper secondary schools, while the municipality is responsible for kindergartens, primary schools, care for the elderly, waste disposal, water, and sewage.

Norway has land borders with Finland, Russia, and Sweden. In the sea, Norway borders Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and Great Britain.

In Norway, we follow the principle of separation of powers. This means that the Storting makes the laws, the government implements them, while the courts judge according to them. This ensures that no one abuses the power to make a law and judge according to it on their own.

Norwegians are concerned with dental hygiene. Toothache is painful, and it is unpleasant for others that you have bad breath. That is why most Norwegians brush their teeth both in the morning and in the evening.

Norway has many high mountains that collect a lot of water. Therefore, electricity made from hydropower is cheap. Most homes in Norway are heated with electricity. Norway also sells a lot of electricity to other countries.

Norway, the islands, Svalbard and Jan Mayen are about 385,000 square kilometers.

If one party alone does not have a majority, it can apply together with other parties to form a government. This is called a coalition government.

A household is a group of people who live together and have mostly shared finances. In a household today, there are, on average, just over 2 people.

Norway is long and narrow on the map, with the longitudinal axis running from south to north - or vice versa.

When you are on sick leave, the employer must pay sick pay for the first 16 days. This is called the employer's period. After 16 days, the employer can pay you sick pay and get it reimbursed from NAV, or you can get paid from NAV directly.

116 117 is the number for the nearest emergency room. If it is urgent, you can call AMK on 113.

When you have a child, you are entitled to pay when you are at home with the child. It is called parental allowance. If you are not in permanent employment, you may be entitled to a lump sum.

It is fantastic to go for a walk in the Norwegian mountain home. But it requires good planning and the right equipment. The weather can change quickly!

The activity school, AKS or SFO, is an offer for children who start school late or finish early. There are activities, homework help, and food so they don't have to be at home alone while their parents are at work.

About 3.6 million of the population in Norway are Christians. The vast majority belong to the Protestant direction. Many are Catholic.

Different age limits apply to children and to registering in religious and life-view societies: Until the child reaches the age of 15, the parents decide where the child will be a member. When the child has reached the age of 15, it is the child himself who signs in or out. In addition, parents should always listen to what the child has to say. This applies regardless of how old the child is. When the child reaches age 12, the parents must attach great importance to the child's opinion.

A CV is a simple overview of schools you have attended, places you have worked and other skills such as computer courses, forklift driver's license and driver's licence.

About 5.3 million people live in Norway. About 11% have foreign citizenship. About 17% are immigrants or Norwegian-born with two immigrant parents.

The Winter Olympics have been held in Norway twice: In 1952 the Games were held in Oslo, and in 1994 the games were held in Lillehammer.